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Y589 GTC

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

28,038 mi
Last recorded28,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 GTC
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 28,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 28,038 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 27,318 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 27,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,256 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,507 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 22,499 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,908 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,908 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,227 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,155 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,888 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2007 16,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 15,563 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha TW125?

Based on 13,518 MOT tests across 1,520 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 240
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 175
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Drive chain worn to excess 170
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 151
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Y589 GTC is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 12,489 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha TW125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y589 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TW125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y589 GTC is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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